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    Then, without warning, Nate suddenly leaned in.


    His hand gently cupped the back of her head as he lowered his lips to hers.


    The juice in Corrine’s cup sshed, drenching her chest.


    Nate looked at her with a smirk in his eyes, enjoying her surprised expression.


    His arm pulled her closer, his forehead resting against hers. His voice, low and husky, whispered, “It’s definitely sweet.”


    Before Corrine could say anything, a teasing voice interrupted from the side.


    “Really? Out in the open? Can’t you two hold back a bit? At least be more discreet next time.”


    Corrine could only stare, speechless. Seeing her quiet, Vulture continued, “If I hade outter, you might have been pregnant by now…”


    Before he could finish, a cold glint shed in his eyes.


    A sharp fruit knife shot through the air, heading straight for Vulture.


    “Damn!” Vulture muttered, narrowly avoiding the de.


    The knife mmed into the doorframe, missing Hawk’s face by just an inch.


    If he had stepped in a second earlier, the knife would have been buried in his skull.


    “Throwing knives around indoors?” Hawk pulled the knife free, his thumb gently stroking the de. “This house is too nice. Wouldn’t want to ruin anything, would we?”


    After all, this ce would eventually be Corrine’s inheritance. Even if she didn’t care, he did.


    “It’s Vulture’s fault; he never said anything nice,” Corrine remarked. Hawk walked over to her and noticed the fresh juice beside her. “Well, looks like we’re in for a nice surprise today.”


    He remembered how Corrine always enjoyed the finer things in life. As he reached for a cup to pour himself some juice, Corrine pped his hand away. “No drinking!”


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    Hawk rubbed his hand, acting innocent. “Isn’t that what it’s for? Besides, it was Vulture who made you upset, not me.”


    “You’re both the same!” Corrine snapped, spinning on her heel and heading up the stairs. Hawk stood there, stunned.


    “I didn’t even do anything!” Hawk muttered.


    Back in her room, Corrine started going through her clothes. Then, her phone rang.


    She looked at the screen and saw it was Jayden calling.


    The moment she saw his name, a sudden wave of unease hit her. Apart from Jules, no one knew she was on the Independent Continent. Why was Jayden calling now? Had he found out something?


    She took a deep breath, paused for a second, and finally picked up the call.


    As soon as the line connected, Jayden’s cold voice came through. “Where are you?”


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